Chapter 9 2.0 Flashcards
About how many sites in the human genome are associated with obesity and fat
100
Which of the following statements accurately describes fat cell development
An obese person has more and larger fat cells than does a healthy weight person
Which of the following removes triglycerides from blood for storage in fat and muscle cells
Lipoprotein lipase
Which of the following is a protein produced by fat cells under the direction of the OB gene that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure
Leptin
_____ secreted by cells in the ______ is a protein that stimulates appetite and decreases energy expenditure
Ghrelin and stomach
What happens to Leptin and Ghrelin levels when someone is sleep deprived
Leptin decreases while Ghrelin increases
Which statement about perceptions of obesity are false
Most weight loss programs focus on will power, hard work, and tending the psychological issues associated with obesity
Which is true of nonprescription weight loss products
Many have proved to be harmful
In general, weight loss diets need to provide a minimum of _______ k calories per day for women and _____ kcaloires for men
1200
1500
Of the following, which is the best advice for lowering energy intake for weight loss
Select fewer energy dense foods
Researchers have spent many years studying diets and have determined the best approach to weight loss is to
Reduce daily energy intake and increase energy expenditure
Which of the following statements about physical activity is true
The number of Calories spent in an activity depends on body weight, intensity, and duration
A reputable weight loss program will provide customers with honest predictions of success and
Will explain the associated risks
How do environmental influences affect eating habits
Foods that are accessible and convenient are eaten the most
What does smart stand for
Specific measurable attainable relevant time based
When people give up cigarettes they gain an average of ______ pounds per year
10
A person is considered underweight until his BMI reaches
18.5
Repeated weight loss and regain of body weight
Procedure which is more cosmetic and has little effect on body weight
Using large quantities of low energy density foods in a diet
Type of adipose tissue that helps infants generate heat when it is cold
A condition in which Leptin levels are increased and Leptin sensitivty is decreased
Procedure that removes 70 to 85% of the stomach and the rest stapled to a create a vertical tube shaped stomach with limited capacity
Weight cycling
Liposuction
Volumetics
Brown adipose
Leptin resistance
Sleeve gastrectomy
Of the following, which would be considered a fad diet
Eating only cold green foods for one month
Newborn babies are poorly insulated and cannot shiver when expose to cold temperatures what type of tissue helps infants generate heat
Brown adipose tissue
Which of the following statements about physical activity and weight loss are false
Using discretionary calories will maximize weight loss
